In mid-July 2015, we figured out that The Miracle of Forgiveness--a book written in 1969 by twelfth LDS President Spencer W. Kimball--was out of print and could only be purchased in electronic or used book formats. Although Kimball is hard-hitting in his writing, the book has been considered a classic; it even has been given endorsements by several important general authorities and recommended twice at general conferences. While we're left only with speculation regarding the book's demise, there seems to be several reasons why it was allowed to suffer such a fate. Although many LDS leaders would like the book to fade into the sunset, we at MRM won't let it.

Mormonism 101: Revised and Expanded (Baker 2015) authored by MRM's Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson has now been released! We are very excited about this book that we originally wrote in 2000. And now, only through MRM, you can get an personally autographed copy of this offering AND help MRM continue its important work in this ministry. Find out more and get your copy today.

Join us on a tour of the Holy Land with archaeologist Joel Kramer. This is a 16-episode YouTube series and we have put up all the videos. The Bible really is true. Archaeology doesn't prove this to be true, but it provides reasonable evidence to accept the historical teachings as given in God's Holy Word.

Come with CARM and MRM on an Apologetics Cruise next April 2016. The cruise on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line will port in Haiti, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Mexico. Each day there will be apologetics instruction taking place, including 3 panel discussions, 4 plenary talks, and 20 break-out sessions.(No donated funds to MRM are being used on this trip.)

During 2015, LDS members will be studying the latest manual published by their church, Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Ezra Taft Benson, twice each month. Each chapter is evaluated from a Christian worldview.

This study guide can be used with the new edition of Mormonism 101: Revised and Updated, with discussion questions given at the end of each of the 18 chapters. These questions can be used by the individual as a reminder of what the chapter covered or by a group desiring an impetus to further discuss the content of the book. Included are Internet links for further information.

Listen to a special "Manti" broadcast on Viewpoint on Mormonism as Bill and Eric explain the Mormon Miracle Pageant with more detail. This Viewpoint on Mormonism aired Friday, May 1, 2015. Listen to it here.We also describe the new tract, the Emma Smith Million Dollar bill, and explain how you can get some yourself. Clickhere. All donations go to the missions fund.

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Quote of the Week

“I think there is one thing which we should have exceedingly clear in our minds. Neither the President of the Church, nor the First Presidency, nor the united voice of the First Presidency and the Twelve will ever lead the Saints astray or send forth counsel to the world that is contrary to the mind and will of the Lord.” --Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Fielding Smith, p. 159.

To access all the podcasts, visit the archive. For an organized catalog, go here.

Not Familiar with MRM?

In a 15-minute interview with a Salt Lake City radio station, Bill McKeever, Mormonism Research Ministry's founder and director, outlines the goals and purpose of MRM. He also offers some suggestions when speaking with your LDS friends and acquaintances. To listen to the broadcast click here.